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Written by Robert Erskine.
From the beginning of the sixth century for a thousand years Persia was the corridor for the conquering Mongol hordes. Despite the carnage of each invasion the elegance and beauty of Persian culture flourished.
Robert Erskine presents the glittering legacy of Islamic art, which today reaches its zenith in the golden dome of the holy city of Mashad.

Contributors

Presenter/Writer:
Robert Erskine
Producer/Director:
Adrian Malone

The third of a new series of musical quizzes giving you a not-too-serious opportunity to match your musical wits against Liane Aukin, Paul Jennings, Robin Ray and Lennox Berkeley guest musician.
Chairman, Joseph Cooper

Contributors

Panellist:
Liane Aukin
Panellist:
Paul Jennings
Panellist:
Robin Ray
Guest musician:
Lennox Berkeley
Chairman:
Joseph Cooper
Producer:
Walter Todds

A series of outstanding film dramas.

This week starring Dana Andrews, Marisa Pavan.

Adapted by Mark Rogers from an original story by A. E. Hotchner.

The Castro regime has found Doug Vinson guilty-but all Cubans are not loyal to the cause.

Contributors

Adapter:
Mark Rogers
Author:
A. E. Hotchner
Director:
Ron Winston
Producer:
Dick Berg
Douglas Vinson:
Dana Andrews
Alva:
Marisa Pavan
Dr. Ortega:
Joe de Santis
Major Dequisado:
Tony Mustante
Luis:
Joe Perry
Gandez:
John Marley
Jose:
Stuart Mangolin
Col. Orente:
Marc Lawrence
Father Parran:
Edward Colmans
Juanito:
Carlos Rivas

A French film with English sub-titles.
Starring Anne Vernon, Daniel Gelin

Money, fame, and background temporarily separate two young lovers.

Contributors

Screenplay:
Annette Wademant
Screenplay/Director:
Jacques Becker
Edward:
Daniel Gelin
Caroline:
Anne Vernon
Alain:
Jacques Francois
Beauchamp:
Jean Galland
Florence Borch:
Elina Labourdette
Spencer Borch:
William Tubes
Mme. Barville:
Betty Stockfield
M. Barville:
Jean Toulut

A last look around the world of television.
Criticism, Discussion, Diversion with Michael Dean, Joan Bakewell, Tony Bilbow, Sheridan Morley and tonight's guests.

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Dean
Presenter:
Joan Bakewell
Presenter:
Tony Bilbow
Presenter:
Sheridan Morley

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

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About this data

This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More